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City gets big money to trim waistlines, smoking - Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia snagged $25 million in federal stimulus grants announced nationwide yesterday and immediately launched an ambitious public-health campaign to cut obesity and smoking. Philadelphia ... plans to use many of the same strategies.

With Mayo Clinic behavioral counselor - MayoClinic.com

... addresses various aspects of tobacco addiction, including the love-hate relationship many tobacco users have with their smoking or chewing, education about nicotine addiction, and effective strategies to help with quitting. In addition, she ...

Five-step plan for Obama to help give up smoking - The Gaea Times

Research stress reduction strategies and find ones that will work for you. Make physical activity that you enjoy a part of each day. 2. Ask yourself why you want to quit smoking. The key to success is personal choice: It has to be for you.

Smokers Who Quit Gradually or Cold Turkey Have Similar ... - PhysOrg

Although many smokers try to quit by selecting ... either of the assigned smoking cessation methods. Five studies gave participants either behavioral support through face-to-face counseling or via telephone calls, which taught strategies to help them ...

Smokers who kick the butt gradually or cold turkey have ... - The Gaea Times

... participants were asked to choose or were given a quit ... assigned smoking cessation methods. Five studies gave participants either behavioural support through face-to-face counselling or via telephone calls, which taught strategies to help ...

Tax dollars at work. Health Human Services awards $372 ... - Examiner

... funneling millions of dollars to communities to make them stop eating, stop smoking ... support pricing strategies to decrease tobacco use, increase access to cessation resources, and increase social support for residents ready to quit using ...

Tips To Stop Snoring - PRLog (free press release)

Quit smoking There’s a good chance that if you’re a smoker, you’ll likely be a snorer as well ... Try some of these survival strategies and work on this problem together, rather than blaming him and making him resentful and guilty.

Health calendar - Pensacola News Journal

Quit Smoking Now: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p ... groups offered by Council on Aging of West Florida are designed to reduce stress, increase coping skills, provide strategies for effective management of caregiving tasks and enable ...

GUS: Saturday Night's All Right for Fighting - DAILY KOS

... to view all diary posts, or access the GUS Library at dKosopedia for a great list of stop-smoking links. Check it out! Vacationland's diary :: :: This was me, for the first three weeks of my quit. My ... I figured out strategies to handle those ...

Cancer Is a Preventable Disease -- So Why Don't We ... - Huffingtonpost.com

Consider smoking, which remains the leading cause of cancer in the US. If every smoker quit right now, today, it'd reduce the number of deaths by 440 ... Simple screening strategies such as colonoscopies and fecal blood tests already turn up nearly ...

Voting Question: Is my parent's punishment too harsh or the right punishment?

Ok so 2 weeks ago was a really busy week for cheerleaders as it was Spirit week in our high school and after getting perfect 90's or above on all my past math tests, I score a 64 and we get a notice from my teacher saying that I basically failed it. I also got a notice from my biology teacher saying that I missed the whole last page of the test because I didn't know there was one but I still ended up with an 84 (he didn't say this in the notice but I showed my parents when I brought the test home). I made meetings with all my teachers in those classes to figure out a strategy not to do so bad. My family also got two emails from school saying I missed my PE class because I was taking my throwing up friend home (which they are mad at me for doing because I call her my best friend and they dont like that we smoked pot together once when we were 13) and I got back to school late and missed the bus to take our class to the golf course (therefore I missed the class). I also was late to math because I forgot my math book in my locker and my teacher marks you late if you come unprepared. The final thing is that because of this stuff, they decided to not let me go to my 9th grade (year 10) dance (which I reallllyyy wanted to go to) because of being a few minutes late for class and for my math test and supposedly for them getting the "notices" which technically didn't bring all that bad of news. Anyway me and my friend "went to a movie" and decided to go to the dance instead (even though my parents said no) and when I got home they had found out from some other people that we went and they got really angry and I got hit a little bit but also they took me off my National Cheer team which only practices once a week and is kind of a really big deal and their are only 6 more practices until nationals (they did this because they didn't think I could be trusted to actually go to cheer supposedly) and they grounded me completely from hanging out with my friends or even staying after school to do homework or get help for 4 weeks (or until spring break which was in 4 weeks when they grounded me) They also insisted that I am no longer allowed to stay at school for lunch and that I have to come home everyday and eat with them since they don't trust me. I am now missing my two best friend's birthdays which were last week and this coming friday because of this punishment. And just recently I received two lates in English (which they got an email about) because 1. I got back to school late after eating lunch at home the bus never came to the stop. and 2. because i forgot my macbeth book in my locker. My dad says he has no more sympathy for me because of me not being on time for class for those two reasons. I'm wondering if grounding me from any activities and my friends birthdays, a bit of hitting, making me come home from lunch and making me quit cheer is the right punishment... for what i did. Please give me your comments because I would like to show this to my parents. Thank you! more

Resolved Question: What are some good strategies for breaking a bad habit.?

I just quit smoking and whilst the urge hasn't hit me yet I just want to cry.I found a good video. I think the wrinkles scare me the most (ok gangrene is pretty awful) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L82LYj4koWU more

Resolved Question: How come, having started off with the best and purest intentions for my life, I've ended up in complete ruin?

So, in high school everyone praised me for having such a high GPA, getting into a great college, and playing baseball while also editing the yearbook and being in Honor Society. I had few real friends and kind of just blended in, coming home to mess around and study. I worked extremely hard on my writing, getting tutors to ensure A’s and high SAT scores, and I was a total detail-oriented person in every way, even diligently studying the Driver’s Ed book...and cropping photos for the yearbook like it was for National Geographic. I thought that as long as I did all those things then everything would be great in my life. Unfortunately, not the case... Fast forward 2004 to now, I've had friendships start, end...I've been hated, loved, praised, mocked. I've done masterful work in college, I've also done lazy work in college. I've been so anxious to get a 4.0 at times that I took Xanax to dull the nervousness but since about a year ago I just feel like I want to graduate and get out of there and I don’t stress the classes or my grades that much, just care about passing as it’s my last semester. I smoked almost 2 packs a day for half a year due to school/interpersonal anxiety. I quit that 1.5 years ago. I got into shape and dropped 50 pounds while cutting my body fat to about 12% and looking really ripped. I became disillusioned with the fact that it didn't get a nice girlfriend so I put back some of the fat from before and it’s kind of like that time and effort was wasted at the gym. I tried to transform myself into a Pickup artist from reading 'The Game' to find strategies to get women at bars to like you. I became very outgoing with women and they responded, but again, it was either superficial banter at the bar or a superficial relationship that hurt me more than helped me. I tried to find the Lord recently and bring myself to Jesus. I was saved (hopefully) and baptized at a Baptist church. I thought I would fit in there...but I didn't, they taught all these rules on what I could and couldn't do and I couldn't understand their hatred of all things 'normal' as well as Catholics and things like that. After having found a haven in the Church and being an active member like 2 or 3 days week for several months, I ended up telling them goodbye and never looking back. I do love Jesus and have a cross tattoo on my arm that I absolutely love, but I guess I don't love him as much as I should since I don't pray, repent regularly, or even pick up my KJV Bible. My best friend of 11 years basically cut all ties with me for no apparent reason. My other friend just graduated with a degree in Econ from a great school but he was just taken to a psych ER for having semi-delusional thoughts and anxiety...I feel bad for him, but he'll be straight. I've tried to become a Jersey-shore type character where I dress with a huge cross and all fancy clothes, girls tell me I'm cute but that makes me feel even worse cuz I've been told that for years but I haven't had a relationship that has made me happy...just random, physically-satisfying sex that makes me feel miserable afterwards. Now, everywhere I go...bars, clubs, strippers, prostitutes, girls off Craigslist who want nothing but sex, I keep getting questioned as to where I work, why did I quit a cushy govt job where I couldve been making 70 thousand in 5 years, and where I work now. I tell them I'm just studying full time, directing student films. They ask me why I still live at home. Why I'm not applying to grad school or looking to make something of myself? What is my drive...am I gonna move out to L.A. to become a big-time filmmaker? I don't have the answer to any of these questions. I'm just existing...trying not to die, not to hurt people in any way other than my occasional rudeness which I’m working on...I want to feel good, avoid pain, have sex, be loved, make videos that touch people in some way, show people that I'm creative, prove to people that I'm smart who think I'm silly. What does it mean to be a success? When I had a job at SSA no one wanted me...now no one really wants me either who I consider relationship-worthy. Many believe I'm wasting my life away completely. Do you guys think I'm a failure because I'm 23 with no job, still in college, and not working? So if I had my own place, a good job, and a degree on the wall would I be able to take these girls home and they'd love me? Is it drive that determines success, or results...or a high-paying job? I thought looks, charm, and funny stories was enough to find your dream girl. Now, is it just 'do you work and have your own place' that determines your status in life? By all means, dissect my life. I’m game. more

Resolved Question: Is there even a remote possibility that I will ever a find a normal girl who loves me for me?

Resolved Question: Why do you think I've become such an utter disaster and what can I do about it?

Resolved Question: Am I a total loser or just an independent thinker who doesn't fit in with the world's idea of successful?

Resolved Question: Am I a total loser or does the modern-day definition of success just elude me?

So, in high school everyone praised me for having such a high GPA, getting into a great college, and playing baseball while also editing the yearbook and being in Honor Society. I had few real friends and kind of just blended in, coming home to mess around and study. I worked extremely hard on my writing, getting tutors to ensure A’s and high SAT scores, and I was a total detail-oriented person in every way, even diligently studying the Driver’s Ed book...and cropping photos for the yearbook like it was for National Geographic. I thought that as long as I did all those things then everything would be great in my life. Unfortunately, not the case... Fast forward 2004 to now, I've had friendships start, end...I've been hated, loved, praised, mocked. I've done masterful work in college, I've also done lazy work in college. I've been so anxious to get a 4.0 at times that I took Xanax to dull the nervousness but since about a year ago I just feel like I want to graduate and get out of there and I don’t stress the classes or my grades that much, just care about passing as it’s my last semester. I smoked almost 2 packs a day for half a year due to school/interpersonal anxiety. I quit that 1.5 years ago. I got into shape and dropped 50 pounds while cutting my body fat to about 12% and looking really ripped. I became disillusioned with the fact that it didn't get a nice girlfriend so I put back some of the fat from before and it’s kind of like that time and effort was wasted at the gym. I tried to transform myself into a Pickup artist from reading 'The Game' to find strategies to get women at bars to like you. I became very outgoing with women and they responded, but again, it was either superficial banter at the bar or a superficial relationship that hurt me more than helped me. I tried to find the Lord recently and bring myself to Jesus. I was saved (hopefully) and baptized at a Baptist church. I thought I would fit in there...but I didn't, they taught all these rules on what I could and couldn't do and I couldn't understand their hatred of all things 'normal' as well as Catholics and things like that. After having found a haven in the Church and being an active member like 2 or 3 days week for several months, I ended up telling them goodbye and never looking back. I do love Jesus and have a cross tattoo on my arm that I absolutely love, but I guess I don't love him as much as I should since I don't pray, repent regularly, or even pick up my KJV Bible. My best friend of 11 years basically cut all ties with me for no apparent reason. My other friend just graduated with a degree in Econ from a great school but he was just taken to a psych ER for having semi-delusional thoughts and anxiety...I feel bad for him, but he'll be straight. My other friend is a 33 year old pick up artist who lives with his parents and always wants me to club with him to meet girls, yet he is very awkward but sort of good at getting laid. I've tried to become a Jersey-shore type character where I dress with a huge cross and all fancy clothes, girls tell me I'm cute but that makes me feel even worse cuz I've been told that for years but I haven't had a relationship that has made me happy...just random, physically-satisfying sex that makes me feel miserable afterwards. I go to a therapist and he's the only person in my life who I trust wholeheartedly. He guides me in the right direction and understands that I'm at times brilliant. Most people think I'm a goofball...a lot of people think I'm highly intelligent, but perhaps somewhat silly. No one at school really knows me other than as a superficial character that I portray. I tend to open up to people too quickly, put myself out there and be a people pleaser, and also tend to idealize people and put them on a pedestal after not having known them that long, just because they “seem” nice. Now, everywhere I go...bars, clubs, strippers, prostitutes, girls off Craigslist who want nothing but sex, I keep getting questioned as to where I work, why did I quit a cushy govt job where I couldve been making 70 thousand in 5 years, and where I work now. I tell them I'm just studying full time, directing student films. They ask me why I still live at home. Why I'm not applying to grad school or looking to make something of myself? What is my drive...am I gonna move out to L.A. to become a big-time filmmaker? I don't have the answer to any of these questions. I'm just existing...trying not to die, not to hurt people in any way other than my occasional rudeness which I’m working on...I want to feel good, avoid pain, have sex, be loved, make videos that touch people in some way, show people that I'm creative, prove to people that I'm smart who think I'm silly. What does it mean to be a success? When I had a job at SSA no one wanted me...now no one really wants me either who I consider relationship-worthy, but they taunt me with these questions as to what I'm doing with my life as if they more

Resolved Question: What does it really mean to be a success?

So, when I was in high school everyone praised me for having such a high GPA, getting into a great school, and playing baseball while also editing the yearbook and being in Honor Society. I had few real friends and kind of just blended in, coming home to mess around and study. It wasn't easy for me and I had tutors for chem/physics to get A's...I worked extremely hard on my writing, and I was a total detail-oriented person in every way, from my SAT prep tutor to studying for driver's test...and even cropping photos for the yearbook. I thought that as long as I did all those things then everything would be great in my life. Unfortunately, not the case... Fast forward 5 years to now, (btw I had a rough senior year when I hit 17 I became depressed from a chemical imbalance) but I made it through Senior Year regardless, not having many friends and not doing any activities like the previous high school years. I have totally recovered and the last 5 years have been rocky, but mostly decent. I've had friendships start, end...I've been hated, loved, praised. I've done masterful work in college, I've also done lazy work in college. I've been so anxious to get a 4.0 at times (which I did several times at my University) but now I just feel like I want to graduate and get out of there who cares what GPA I have. I smoked almost 2 packs a day for half a year. I quit that 2 years ago. I got into shape and dropped 50 pounds while cutting my body fat to about 12% and looking really ripped. I kind of became disillusioned with the fact that it didn't help me get a nice girlfriend so I put back some of the fat from before and all that time and effort was wasted at the gym. I tried to transform myself into a Pickup artist from reading 'The Game' to find strategies to get women at bars to like you. I became very outgoing with women and they responded, but again, it wasn't the perfect relationships I wanted. I've slept with many girls, some extremely cute (they were not so picky...) and some just decent. I've become even worse off after my many affairs. I tried to find the Lord and bring myself to Jesus. I was saved (or so I desperately believe I was) and baptized at a Baptist church. I thought I would fit in there...but I didn't, they taught all these rules on what I could and couldn't do and I couldn't understand their hatred of all things 'normal' as well as Catholics and things like that. After having found a haven in the Church and being an active member like 2 or 3 days week, planning to go to Bible study, I ended up leaving them and not looking back. I do love Jesus and have a cross tattoo on my arm that I absolutely love, but I guess I don't love him as much as I should since I don't pray, repent regularly, or even pick up my KJV Bible. My best friend of 11 years basically cut all ties with me for no apparent reason. My other friend just graduated with a degree in Econ from a great school but he was just taken to a psych ER for having semi-delusional thoughts and anxiety...I feel bad for him, but he'll be straight. My other friend is a 33 year old pick up artist who lives with his parents and always wants me to club with him to meet girls, yet he is very awkward but sort of good at getting laid. My buddy Cole is extremely shy and makes me feel nervous but is 23 years old like me and can kind of hang with me at the club...but I have to do most of the talking. I've tried to become a Jersey-shore type character where I dress with a huge cross and all fancy clothes, girls tell me I'm cute but that makes me feel even worse cuz I've been told that for years but I haven't had a relationship that has made me happy...just sex and then I leave the girl or she doesn't call back cuz she wants a one night stand and I feel miserable afterwards. I've resorted to looking around Craigslist and PlentyofFish and MySpace to find girls to hang with. One girl was a nympho and gave me the best night ever but doesn't want anything else afterwards. Another girl I met was much uglier than her picture and forced me to take her to the hospital and spend 6 hours with her cuz apparently she said she went into diabetic shock or something. Other girls are bots. Some never call me back. Some claim to want to hang out but then always become busy. I think I desire love. My only relationship for 11 years was my best male friend we had and now he's done...I need a girl, but just tonight, I met a couple girls from Craigslist and all they wanted to do was have me smoke them up. I am broke because I've spent all my money from Social Security Admin, where I used to work, on taking out girls who end up hating me, tons of money on strippers, a lot of money on massage parlors, and also a good amount on prostitutes (with protection of course). All this meaningless sex makes me feel terrible. I go to a therapist and he's the only person in my life who I trust wholeheartedly (knock on wood). He guides me in the right direction and understands that more

Resolved Question: I keep craving cigarettes please give me strategies to prevent me from buying a pack?

I have quit several times now and i'm starting to feel the urge to buy another pack. Please help me come up with some strategies so i don't give in again. I start smoking again when i feel stressed and i'm starting to feel a little stressed now so the craving are coming back. Please helpYeah i haven't smoked since October. I quit in aug, had one/two in sept and had one in Oct and that was the last one i had, i also can't chew gum more

Resolved Question: What do you think of the governments plan to try and reduce the smoking rates by raising the cigarette tax....?

to rediclously high levels so people stop smoking because of the high price? This will leave smokers no choice but to quit or pay the price. Isnt this a good strategy? It works! Cigarettes in NYC are 15 dollars a pack and very few people there now smoke because of it. Try and compare that with the rural south where many more people use tobacco. Its pretty simple. Would more people smoke if they were 50 cent a pack compared to 15 dollars a pack? Would you support this if it can save lives? more

Resolved Question: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE GOVERNMNT TAXING..................?

unhealthy things like cigarettes and alcohol so high that working class people can no longer afford them? This is their plan to try and get people to quit smoking. By raising the tax of the product so high that smokers, alcoholics and junk food fatties have to pay such a rediculous amount of money for it so they can quit and be healthier. How do you feel about this? Would you still not agree with it even if less people are smoking, drinking, and destroying themselves and becomeing healthier? Whats so bad about less lung cancer rates, less liver failures, less heart attacks and less diabetes? Cigarettes in NYC are already 15 dollars a pack and very few people are smoking there because of it. What is this political strategy called? How do you feel about it? more

Resolved Question: I am trying to quit smoking?

Hi I have been a Smoker for 12 years. I am ready to quit after smoking this long and cigarettes are getting expensive. I whiched to cheap cigarettes and now they are starting to climb on prices. WTF? LOL I wanna quit I would like to save the 100.00 bucks a month of what I spend for those worthless things. What are some things than people to try as they quit smoking? I am talking about strategies instead of programs or gum's, etc. I wanna quit cold turkey. more

Resolved Question: Alternative treatments for smoking cessation?

I am attempting to quit two habits at once; an 8 year old marijuana smoking habit and a 3 year old cigarette smoking habit. I've found in the past that quitting one causes me to lean very heavily on the other and I don't want that, I want to quit both. I am looking for natural/holistic suggestions to help me calm my body as I go through this battle, I am building a tool box of sorts so I have a lot of alternative things to "lean on". Any suggestions? I am interested in aroma therapy, herbal supplements, teas, etc. Anything you think might help. [I am quitting cold turkey, I am not interested in prescription medications, I am working with a tobacco quit group, I am just looking to round out my strategy.] Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What are some strategies that have HELPED YOU to quit smoking ? I'm going to need all the advice I can get?

Resolved Question: how can i concentrate on my school work?

im 18 i have this last semester and 3 more classes to finish (high school) i quit smoking and drinking in 11th grade because i failed a year and a half of school but still even know i cant do my work i can do it but not commit to sitting down and doing it i had a very mild case of add when i was 9 but the doc said i didn't have it anymore i need a strategy or something to recommend to my doctor such as Ritalin or adderal or something help i really want to finish school and join the armed forces more

Resolved Question: what is a pressure group?

Is Quit a pressure group or is it a campaign. If it is a campaign what is their pressure group. Can you list some pressure groups for me. Especially to do with binge drinking and smoking in south australia. or any others is fine. Is the National Binge Drinking Strategy a pressure group? more

Resolved Question: Temporary soloution for nicotine addiction...help please!!!!?

Basically my friend and i are about to go on holiday to stay with a friend of my parent's....Who do not know that either of us smoke and would not be happy if they found out we did!!! The thing is my friend is a HEAVILY ADDICTED SMOKER!!! (I can go for weeks on end without one...and have resolved to go without during the trip) And when i say this i mean...she has serious MOOD SWINGS (Not just slight irritability i'm talking verging on homicidal!! lol :) ...She starts twitching...incessantly pacing ...can't sleep...can't eat...or eat's compulsively...GTE's aggressive ... ETC.....I know that ideally she should quit...but i know now that psychologically she is not ready...(Many failed attempts)...and i think that trying to quit now with people we do not know very well in a strange environment is not a good idea.... We are going on holiday for ten days and from the looks of it she will not have many oppourtunities to covertly smoke!!! The thing is i know that my friend when desperate enough ...looses all sense of risk and will do it anywhere ..(Smoke alarm or no smoke alarm!!! I love her very much ...she's a great person....and i'd hate to see her miserable or in pain over her holiday (Which is meant to be a relaxing time!!) So here is where i need your help!!!,,,,Can you give me some strategy's to help her ...we've tried the following with no or limited success but were wondering if a combination of the following methods would help?? Nicotine Chewing gum-Doesn't seem to have much effect-- Maybe need the super super strong ones?? Patch-According to my friend ..has no effect Inhaler- Apparently causes headaches Lozenges-Haven't tried??? Can you get really strong ones which taste like sweets??? Electronic cigarette's expensive!!! and we leave tmz Distraction- Works for about ten Min's and then the aggro starts!!! lol The time which i feel is the real danger Moment for her is directly after meals!!!! Any help here??? Can any ex smokers tell me how they coped??? more

Resolved Question: what do you think? some kind of strategy to get in my pants?

i work with this guy. he started out by leaving me a rose on my cash register and told me that he did that to show me he wants to be friends and every girl likes to receive flowers. okay so i took it as a friend thing then now we've been texting/ talking everyday and he always makes sure he says good night and every morning he says cute things like "good morning sunshine/darling/beautiful/bebe" i think you get the point. so am i supposed to take it as a just friend thing? also he asked me to help him stop smoking ciggs, and he said "i want to quit but i need a good woman to help me WINK WINK YOU!" hmmm that also confused me last but not least my 22 birthday is soon and he decided to buy me a $400 gift?!?! i mean i love what he got me but i've only known him for 2 months and i dont understand why he would waist so much money on me!?! more

Resolved Question: What are some stop smoking strategies?

I am on my third day of quitting and want to stay quit this time. I am 50 and have been smoking since I was 13 when my father bought me my first pack of cigarettes. I have quit so many times from a few days to once for almost 5 years. I seem pretty good at quitting, the trick is to stay quit forever. Any advice? more

Resolved Question: What are some stop smoking strategies?

Resolved Question: Help to quit cigarettes?

I am going back to school as a juinor in 15 days. I have been smoking for 4 years now. I want to get new freinds, ones that dont smoke. Does anyone know any methods on how to quit. I have heard pop a peice of gum and chew like crazy when you get the urge to smoke. For me I know im not addicted to the nicotine because the nicotine gum didnt make me feel any better. Im pretty sure its the act of inhaling and exhaling the cigarette. Any advice, websites, strategies would be very helpful. Thank you all in advance for helping me overcome this nasty addiction!!!!akshay- simple thorn- good suggestion peachy- i dont wanna inhale a candle, okay? Daredevil-my bro gets them for me (i dont wanna turn him in just wanna quit) BooBoo- too embarassing and i dont wanna get fat lol Mr.- very detailed, your in running for best answer shadow-fake tooez-i will prove you wrong Annabell- good for you and average advice Sabriel- that was good i guess, your in running for the best answer Paws- great website, your in running for best answer amoses- tell me something i dont know, reallly Halebop- that doesnt sound very good, i dont wanna chain smoke to try and quit ugh!!! gvap- good advice for the pen thing, your in the running for best answer dinker- cant stay away from people who smoke (it is my home) but thats still good advice, your in running for best answer Mari- iffy Liliana- you confused me and i think you need to get some restsabriel i know what cold turkey is, i mean, who doesnt?am- the pills and patches dont work, they replace one addiction with the other. Cold turkeys the way to go and you should have read the answers before postiong that someone already said that idea more

Resolved Question: HELP - How do I quit smoking?

Im 19 and have been a smoker for 5 yrs...and right now i have asthma and I notice I use my inhaler more when i smoke more so i really need to quit...in the 5 yrs i stopped cold turkey for 2 months in 04 and 3 months in 05... but unfortunately i went back to smoking again... and when i talk to ppl most of them tell me cold turkey doesnt work and i should use patches and have a strategy.. but when i did quit for those months i didnt use any strategy or patches i just went cold turkey... and it worked...but i really need to quit now.. and this time for good please any advice............Back in those days it was easier to do cold turkey...now i have alot more stress and worries! more

Resolved Question: Friend to quit smoking cigarettes?

I know its of importance for my friend to make the decision, and that he need be ready to actually quit. With that being said, I have been making fun of him, making rather smartass comments towards him, and he gets all bent and sore, really angry. I was wondering if I keep with this, might it lead to him quitting a lot sooner? He did make a statement that he could quit whenever he pleases, he just doesn't want to be bored. He needs something to do. So if I were to hound him about it, with him getting mad each time, I mean very mad, I can push him, would he make way towards stopping the smoke? Or is that not a morally right strategy? Right now there is no leeway towards him qutting anytime soon.....To Dr. Bob, Sounds like I have never smoked huh : )? You are way off, I have been way deep in. 2 days of nicotine withdrawal, the rest is just psychological. Believe me, I know how hard it is, believe I know how easy one can make it though. Aggravating him, may not work right away, may push him away a bit, but it may have good results rather than no results at all... more

Resolved Question: PLEASE URGET health ...25 questions. please please 10pts.?

Question 1 10 points Save Which is a possible result of sexual activity? Question 1 answers A. all of the above B. unplanned pregnancy C. sexually transmitted diseases D. emotional stress Question 2 text Question 2 10 points Save Which element of the grieving process involves wishing for the loved one's return? Question 2 answers A. shock B. moving on C. yearning D. anger Question 3 text Question 3 10 points Save Which emotion involves understanding another person's problems or sorrows? Question 3 answers A. sympathy B. anxiety C. love D. empathy Question 4 text Question 4 10 points Save Which quality of a good friendship involves being able to identify with another person's feelings? Question 4 answers A. empathy B. trust C. respect D. reliability Question 5 text Question 5 10 points Save How can people avoid abuse? Question 5 answers A. Accept abusive behavior, hoping it will stop. B. Ignore abusive situations when they occur. C. Keep abusive behavior secret. D. Tell someone about the abuse as soon as possible. Question 6 text Question 6 10 points Save Which is a negative way to handle anger? Question 6 answers A. Brainstorm ways to handle the situation. B. Try to imagine the other person's point of view. C. Identify exactly what triggered your anger. D. Attack the person, not the problem. Question 7 text Question 7 10 points Save Which is the term used to identify the way you feel about yourself and how you value yourself? Question 7 answers A. personality B. self-confidence C. self-esteem D. self-concept Question 8 text Question 8 10 points Save What is the best solution to try if you receive negative peer pressure from your clique? Question 8 answers A. Act as if you don't care. B. Tell an adult. C. Find new friends. D. Go along with the group. Question 9 text Question 9 10 points Save Which is an example of positive peer pressure? 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